Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, meets with former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush to receive their endorsements Thursday, March 29, 2012, in Houston.
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Romney success in focus on campaign trail
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, meets with former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush to receive their endorsements Thursday, March 29, 2012, in Houston.
(AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
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Steve Peoples
Associated Press
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March 30, 2012
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APPLETON, Wis.—Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is defending his personal wealth as Democrats try to portray him as out of touch with most people.
A former businessman who is worth up to $250 million, Romney would be among the nation's richest presidents if elected. He told a campaign audience in Wisconsin on Friday that continued attacks on success would produce one outcome: "a lot less success."
He's also downplaying his first job after Harvard business and law schools by saying it was "an entry-level job."
President Barack Obama's campaign is pushing Romney to release years of tax returns dating to his career at a Boston-based private equity firm.
Romney is campaigning for Tuesday's GOP primary in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan endorsed Romney on Friday and appeared with him.
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